Stellantis, like some other global automakers, has selected Malaysia to locate a regional parts hub. Such facilities are important for global players to reduce the waiting time for parts in different regions. They can stock parts for despatch to distributors in various markets in the region faster, which will benefit customers.
The new hub is a crucial component of Stellantis’ broader strategy to deepen its localisation efforts and bolster its long-term presence in the India & Asia Pacific region, including Malaysia. With this hub, Stellantis can enhance its aftersales service by reducing downtime and ensuring efficient access and availability of automotive parts and components to dealers and customers.
Set to be operational by the first quarter of 2025, the new Regional Parts Hub is designed to meet and cater to the growing demands of around 20 countries in the region. It will house automotive parts and components of all Stellantis brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, RAM, Leapmotor and others.
Stellantis ASEAN has not revealed which Malaysian Free Trade Zone the Regional Parts Hub will be located in, though it could well be in Penang which is near the Stellantis plant in Gurun, Kedah.
“The Regional Parts Hub is anticipated to become a key asset in our regional supply chain strategy. This investment underpins Stellantis’ long-term commitment in strengthening our footprint and growth not just in the region, but more importantly in contributing towards solidifying Malaysia’s position as a regional automotive hub. We are here to stay and are dedicated to enhancing customer experience, service delivery and operational efficiency with this new hub that will serve both Malaysia and the wider region,” said Daniel Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer, Stellantis ASEAN.
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